HC 40 , Lewisburg, WV 24901(Greenbrier County)

Varietal fruit trees

Farming opportunities

Offered as a whole or in 2 separate tracts. Home and 20 +/- Acres available for $669,000. Rustic cabin and 120 +/- Acres available for $540,000. Entire 150 +/- Acres, Home and Cabin available for $1,200,000.

The cabin perched on one of Levels Ends high meadows is rumored to be a section of the original Mill which was located nearby on Milligans Creek. .

The property is well suited for one person or many. Adventurous types looking for a rustic experience will enjoy the hand-hewn log cabin perched on a ridge overlooking the Richlands. With a large stone fireplace perfect for evening fires on a cool night and a covered front porch ideal for relaxing during a rainstorm as raindrops dance on the metal roof, this cabin provides a heavenly getaway with expansive views across Greenbrier Valley all the way to Peters Mountain in Virginia.

This sprawling property is perfect for inspiring nature walks, horseback riding or hunting. Approximately 25 acres are in fields or pasture, 20 acres in fields transitioning into new growth forest, and about 85 acres mature woodland. One favored spot to visit is a pond fondly known as Wandas Landing named after the sellers best friend who loved to run and jump in the cool waters on a hot summer day. This pond is fed by a seasonal stream and tucked away at the mouth of a hollow where the old fields meet the mountain. Levels End is situated such that new owners could farm the land or lease out parcels to a local farmer for growing hay or running livestock. The terrain and topography of this unique property affords many options for additional building sites throughout the estate, allowing for the potential of future expansion.

LOG CABIN

Unfinished Square Footage: 360

1-Room: 18 x 20

Foundation: Stone

Roof: Metal

No Utilities

Covered Porch

Outhouse for Bathroom

AGRICULTURE

There are a total of 45 acres in open land. There are 20 acres of hayfields and the remaining 25 acres is dedicated to permanent pasture.

The land is fertile and grows excellent grasses that are cut for hay in June and possibly a second cutting is made in September if the weather is cooperative.

TIMBER & WILDLIFE

Levels End has approximately 85 acres of forestland. The forest is an interesting mix of majestic old growth Heritage Trees, valuable timber stands and emerging forest. The propertys agricultural and scenic terrain is complemented by a richly diverse temperate forest ecosystem. Major commercial species include white oak, red oak, yellow poplar, hickory, the maples, ash and black cherry. Along field edges, cathedral oaks and maples provide a scenic backdrop while creating ideal mast sources for wildlife.

Valuable Timber- Complementing the propertys strong aesthetic attributes is a timber resource that is well positioned for value appreciation over the coming decade. With an attractive species mix, adequate stocking levels, and favorable diameter class distribution, the timber amenity represents a strong component of value to the investor.

About 40 acres of the forest contains trees 80-150 years in age. This mature forest stand is made up of several smaller woodlots scattered about the property in the hollows and on the ridges where no agricultural activity occurred. Most of the forest stands are 50-80 years in age, containing pole-size to medium sawlog-sized stems, which display overall good vigor, form and crown health.

The near-term harvest potential provides considerable revenue opportunity early in the investment cycle to cover holding cost while also improving recreational trail access and bolstering long-term forest productivity.

Old Field/Emergent Forest- Levels End has a long farming history and about 20 acres of the original fields was abandoned after World War II when the area farm workers left the state to find employment in the northern cities. This was also the time when the horse/oxen drawn farm machinery was replaced with the modern farm tractor. The steeper fields and pastures where no longer tended as the tractors could not navigate the hillsides like the horses and oxen could. There was twice the acreage involved in agriculture in Greenbrier County in the 1950s than there is today. The old fields have been transformed into a forest dominated by Hickory, Oak, Black Cherry, Yellow Poplar, Black Walnut and Black Locust.

Legacy Trees- Some of Levels End trees would be considered Legacy Trees, those trees that were here before the mountaineers settled the mountains in the late 1800s and have withstood the test of time. Huge white oak, red oak, hickory, sugar maple, chestnut oak and yellow poplar trees are scattered over the property.

Carbon Footprint- Each year, the forest and agricultural grasses produce tons of Oxygen while taking in tons of Carbon Dioxide, helping to lessen mankinds Carbon Footprint. This is an important long-term value so often overlooked when thinking about the forest and attendant farm grasses.

Wildlife- The forest produces tons and tons of acorns, hickory nuts, walnuts, wild grapes, blackberries, beechnuts, poplar and maple seeds. Because there is such an amazing food source, there is an abundance of wildlife, including wild turkey, white tail deer, raccoons, opossums, squirrels and chipmunks. The dense forest, with its closed canopy, is home to a variety of song birds, owls, ravens, buzzards, woodpeckers and hawks. Many of these birds nest in the den trees which are full of holes and cavities. The birds feed on a variety of insects and berries.

MINERAL RESOURCES

The mineral rights are believed to convey with the property. Prospective buyers may want to have their attorney do a separate title search to confirm the title to the mineral rights. There are currently no leases of any kind on the property.

WATER RESOURCES

Levels End is richly blessed with abundant water resources. An unnamed tributary of Milligan Creek flows 800along the Old Midland Trail in the northwestern quadrant of the property. This area is one of the most interesting and biologically diverse environs of the property. Cattails, sedges, rushes and numerous other wetland plant species can be found here. In addition to the flora, several wetland species of insects, birds, amphibians and reptiles reside here. This is the place to spend early mornings and late evenings.

There are undeveloped springs located throughout the property. These springs provide a natural year round water source for the resident wildlife.

A small farm pond is located on the southwestern quadrant of the property tucked in behind the pasture and emerging forest/field. Well used wildlife trails through the forest and old fields lead here.

Several ephemeral streams are located in the hollows and interspersed throughout the property creating a dynamic environment. Large trees, moss, ferns and wildflowers growing along the streams create a serene and tranquil setting.

TAXES, DEED, LEGAL INFORMATION

Greenbrier County

Lewisburg District

Map 6

Part of Parcels 13, 19

Deed Book 464

Page 405

Taxes 2013: $1,098.60

Sold by boundary, not by acre.

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Shown by appointment only.

Please call the office for a guided tour of this country estate.